New York S08030 mandates a forensic psychological evaluation for individuals convicted of certain animal cruelty offenses, requiring a report to the.

New York S08030 amends the criminal procedure law, penal law, and family court act to require individuals convicted of specific animal cruelty offenses to undergo a presentencing forensic psychological evaluation. A mental health professional must submit a report to the court detailing any causal factors of the offense, the risk of recidivism, and sentencing recommendations. The court may order the convicted individual to attend counseling, humane education, a rehabilitation program, or other treatment based on the evaluation.

New York S08030 mandates a forensic psychological evaluation for individuals convicted of certain animal cruelty offenses, requiring a report to the.

New York S08030 amends the criminal procedure law, penal law, and family court act to require individuals convicted of specific animal cruelty offenses to undergo a presentencing forensic psychological evaluation. A mental health professional must submit a report to the court detailing any causal factors of the offense, the risk of recidivism, and sentencing recommendations. The court may order the convicted individual to attend counseling, humane education, a rehabilitation program, or other treatment based on the evaluation.